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MiX Vision AI dashcams: The future is here October 13, 2021 MiX Telematics is expanding the existing power of MiX Vision, with revolutionary AI-powered video technology. AI dashcams take fleet management to the next level with the ability to monitor risky driving behaviour. When complemented by in-cab driver coaching, it helps to prevent accidents. Video footage can also be used as objective evidence in the event of an accident. MiX Vision AI uses an advanced machine learning, in-cab video solution […]

Electric double-decker: World first! September 28, 2021 Leading commercial vehicle electrification specialist Equipmake has launched a state-of-the-art electric bus, the Jewel E, in partnership with Spanish coachbuilder Beulas. It boasts up to 400 km of range – a world first for an electric double-decker. Featuring a cutting-edge British-built electric powertrain designed and developed at Equipmake’s purpose-built facility in Norfolk in the United Kingdom, with the body produced by Beulas in Girona, Spain, the Jewel E is a cost-effective and highly efficient […]

New Caddy coming to SA September 28, 2021 The new Volkswagen Caddy – which features a fabulous sporty exterior – will be launched in South Africa. The Caddy was first launched in the local market in 1992 and has to date sold 35 617 units. In 2020, the fourth generation Caddy sold 1 730 units – achieving an impressive share of 88% in the A City Van segment. Over three million units have been built worldwide since 1979. The fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy […]

All systems go for MAN’s engine plant September 28, 2021 A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place at the MAN plant in Nuremberg to signify the start of construction of the new manufacturing hall where MAN Truck & Bus will produce the Common Base Engine (CBE), the joint platform for future diesel engines used in MAN, Scania and Navistar vehicles. The highly efficient diesel engine – developed by an alliance of the Group’s brands – will serve as a bridge technology […]

Mahindra launches affordable ambulance September 28, 2021 Mahindra has combined the expertise of its engineers, technical partners, assembly facility in Durban and Gauteng-based Special Fitment Centre to launch an all-new Pik Up Ambulance. Based on the Mahindra Pik Up S6 single cab, the new Pik Up Ambulance delivers go-anywhere medical mobility for first responders and medical staff, especially in rural areas and hard-to-reach sites. The new Pik Up Ambulance has a double-walled and insulated ambulance cabin. It carries a full […]

Electric roads are coming September 28, 2021 Germany and Sweden are world leaders when it comes to real-world electric road studies. On Gotland, Sweden’s largest island, the world’s first wireless e-road has already been completed. Electric roads are one of the tools in the race to decarbonise heavy commercial vehicle traffic and – within a few years –  the first commercial electric road could be a reality. Today, the proportion of electric vehicles is rapidly increasing and charging networks such […]

WANTED: loads from South Africa to Zambia or DRC September 21, 2021 Musanga Chansa Gondwe from Cargo Link Continental Limited has made contact with us. He is looking for loads from South Africa to Zambia or the DRC. The company can move all cargo apart from abnormal loads and acid. You can find all the information you require on the company here. Cargo Link can be contacted at: Zambia +260 973 108 301 +260 950 578 756 South Africa +27 […]